South Sudan
The world’s safest and most dangerous countries 
The world’s safest and most dangerous countries
Ukraine drops down the Global Peace Index as Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list
15 Jun 2022
Sudan ‘on the brink’ as army and civilian divisions deepen
Sudan ‘on the brink’ as army and civilian divisions deepen
Thousands rally in central Khartoum to demand return to military rule
21 Oct 2021
Peace talk politicians kicked out of hotels over $50m unpaid bill
Peace talk politicians kicked out of hotels over $50m unpaid bill
Hundreds of South Sudanese officials have lived in luxurious establishments for years during failed negotiations
9 Feb 2021
What’s happening in Sudan?
What’s happening in Sudan?
Ousted former dictator could face years in jail on corruption charges
19 Aug 2019
Armed groups surge: how battlefield dynamics are changing
Armed groups surge: how battlefield dynamics are changing
New figures show there are both more conflicts and more sides within each one
19 Jun 2018
East Africa hunger crisis: Mo Farah backs UK charity appeal
East Africa hunger crisis: Mo Farah backs UK charity appeal
Olympian tells Britons to 'act now' and help millions facing starvation
15 Mar 2017
Is South Sudan on the verge of another civil war?
Is South Sudan on the verge of another civil war?
Former vice president Riek Machar threatens to march on capital 'and end this drama'
4 Aug 2016
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South Sudan signs peace deal with rebels - but will it last?
South Sudan signs peace deal with rebels - but will it last?
President Salva Kiir had come under pressure to sign agreement aimed at ending months of civil war
26 Aug 2015
South Sudan: government and rebels recruiting child soldier
South Sudan: government and rebels recruiting child soldier
Human Rights Watch accuses both sides in South Sudan's conflict of arming young children – often by force
16 Feb 2015
South Sudan: government and rebels sign peace deal
South Sudan: government and rebels sign peace deal
Welcomed as 'critical first step' to peace, but critics warn of 'unpredictable' future
24 Jan 2014
SOUTH SUDAN: Why Africa's newest country faces war
SOUTH SUDAN: Why Africa's newest country faces war
The worsening conflict in South Sudan could become a 'fully-fledged war' if no action is taken, says UN
7 Jan 2014
